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VA07 BYM

2007 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

144,639 mi
Last recorded144,639 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus C-max69,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA07 BYM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 144,639 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 131,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 131,492 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 120,426 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes split / breaking up (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly rough

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust heat shield adrift

headlight glass poor condition

Fail 7 Jul 2017 120,426 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing / holed (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing split (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box blowing / holed (emissions not tested) (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes split / breaking up (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly rough

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust heat shield adrift

headlight glass poor condition

Pass 12 Jul 2016 108,123 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

trays & covers fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2016 108,121 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

trays & covers fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 95,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front bumper has damage

Fail 7 Jul 2014 84,369 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2014 84,369 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2013 74,878 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2012 65,561 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED & RUSTY ON OUTTER EDGES

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2011 56,957 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under trays & engine covers fitted not all parts seen

Pass 19 Jul 2010 49,193 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

limited view of underside due to undertray fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2010 49,193 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

limited view of underside due to undertray fitted

Pass 27 May 2010 47,791 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 May 2010 47,791 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?

Based on 1,326,487 MOT tests across 79,932 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,909
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
79,932
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,238
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,690
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 24,018
Registration plate lamp not working 21,723
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 19,411
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VA07 BYM is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2007 Ford Focus C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 69,994 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VA07 BYM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 19 years old, this Ford Focus C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VA07 BYM is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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